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Post by Slartybardfast on Jun 28, 2009 15:09:29 GMT -5
Names John. Just rediscovered fishing and bought a fly rod last month. Had the fortunate dumb luck to visit my sister while camping in Lake Placid NY and got to fly fish on the west fork of the Ausable river.
What an experience! Just had a canoe handed down to me from a family member and have been out to Fairfield Lakes several times. No luck on the fly rod yet.
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Post by phishphinder on Jun 28, 2009 18:42:26 GMT -5
Hello John, Welcome to the club. be sure to use this site to get in touch with others that might want to join you on the water. Check the calendar too. Many things coming up. See you at the fishing holes.
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Post by flyfishingpastor on Jun 28, 2009 20:23:03 GMT -5
Hello John;
Welcome to TFF. Great bunch of people with lots of experience with a fly rod so don't be afraid to ask any questions you might have. Also, if you're not busy, you might join us at our monthly fly tying session at St. Andrew United Methodist Church this Thursday evening at 6 p.m. We'd love to meet you!
Pat
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Post by reelteacher on Jun 29, 2009 9:05:49 GMT -5
Welcome John,
I glad you joined our forum. There is a lot of information here, and if you have any questions about anything, just let us know! I look forward to meeting you soon.
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Post by radioflyer on Jun 29, 2009 9:49:13 GMT -5
...extreme dittage!
rf
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Post by rstaight on Jun 29, 2009 10:12:14 GMT -5
WOW!, What a way to start fly fishing, on the Ausable!
Welcome to boards. And what Radio said. Extreme dittage.
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Post by Tippecanoe Fly Fishers Admin on Jun 30, 2009 9:51:57 GMT -5
Welcome to the boards. As the board's administrator I will warn you that these folks are fishermen and women in every since of the word. Some of their fishy stories often leave you wondering. Also just because some one like Radioflyer has a picture of him with a fish it doesn't mean he actually caught it  Seriously though welcome to the boards. If you ever have questions or concerns feel free to PM or meail me. |
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Post by barryl on Jun 30, 2009 10:59:44 GMT -5
OK my turn is a meail like an alewife or some other bait fish?
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Post by Slartybardfast on Jun 30, 2009 14:15:41 GMT -5
Thanks for the warm welcome everyone. I am looking forward to meeting you and going fishing together. Here are some pictures from my trip to the Adirondacks. Red Tavern Rd between Duane Center and St Regis Falls.  West branch of the Ausable river in the town of Wilmington NY.  Ausable river close to Lake Placid. That water was really cold after a while! First time ever wading. Didn't catch anything.  We took the canoe in by the town of Wilmington and had much better luck. Caught three rainbows and a brown.  Trolled upstream with a wooly bugger and sight fished with dry flies downstream. One of the best fishing experiences I have ever had.  Falls right next to the Hungry Trout fly shop. Nancy the owner was very helpful.  Whiteface mountain in the background.   I can't wait to go back! |
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Post by barryl on Jun 30, 2009 15:18:10 GMT -5
Don't blame you. What a great way to get started.
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Post by trent on Jun 30, 2009 20:53:06 GMT -5
Outstanding! Those mountains are calling my name.
Did you catch and release or did you have a little campfire fresh fish fry?
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Post by Slartybardfast on Jul 1, 2009 4:17:27 GMT -5
They were dinner that evening by the campfire.
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Post by reelteacher on Jul 1, 2009 6:11:12 GMT -5
Awesome Pics John, thanks for posting them. Nothing like fresh trout by the fire. I'm very jealous...
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